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Chicago Rain

wooddickinson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:42:06 +0000

On our last trip to Chicago we were met by rain and cold. I took this photo near the North Face store where Kathleen works. It has been added along with two other photos to 100in365 so check it out. I’d love some comments.

Chicago Rain

Man Walking

wooddickinson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:41:03 +0000

The last of the Chicago shots. This is not done I assure you.

Man Walking

The Park

wooddickinson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:38:39 +0000

A small park was visible from our hotel room. It offered interesting counterpoints.

The Park

Tree 2

wooddickinson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:35:35 +0000

Another tree fighting with the cold of CHicago.

Tree 1

Tree by the Lake

wooddickinson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:45:14 +0000

In a search for finding objects in the world that emit a natural emotional energy, the photographer finds himself at times helplessly looking around at a world that seem flat out boring. Catching that moment when the art the world has to offer flashes by can be frustrating. Almost always you are never ready, unless you take the time to really plan what it is you are doing.

I have no problem with the planning part. I do that but it is the fleeting shots that get away that drive me crazy. On a cab ride to see the play Democracy I caught that moment. Rain streaked the window and fog from my body heat was clouding the glass. Trees were whizzing by as I worked my Leica to grab that moment. And yes! With the great post processing tools available and a lot of time the piece is born. I truly love the emotion of the photograph.

Tree by Lake

Intersection

wooddickinson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:07:50 +0000

Building

wooddickinson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:05:10 +0000

wooddickinson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:03:23 +0000

Tree

wooddickinson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:38:58 +0000

Chicago in winter. Rainy day taking a cab ride looking out over Lake Michigan. I shot a lot of pixs to finally get what I was after. You can only guess.